Workshop Description:Faculty from the CTSA will provide instruction in the defining characteristics of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the efficacy of CBT for anxiety and related disorders, CBT conceptualization of anxiety disorders, key treatment techniques, and special issues in exposure-based treatments.

At the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:

Identify the differences between cognitive behavioral therapy and other treatment modalities

Discuss the efficacy of CBT for anxiety and related disorders

Describe CBT conceptualizations of anxiety and related disorders

Discuss the importance of assessment as related to CBT for anxiety and related disorders

Outline key treatment techniques for anxiety and related disorders

Identify avoidant or safety behaviors that impact the effectiveness of exposures

Discuss myths about CBT in general and exposure therapy in particular

Continuing Education Credit: THE PHILADELPHIA BEHAVIOR THERAPY ASSOCIATION (PBTA) IS APPROVED BY THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION TO SPONSOR CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS. PBTA MAINTAINS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROGRAM AND ITS CONTENT. THIS PRESENTATION PROVIDES SIX (6) HOURS OF CE CREDITS FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS.

PBTA IS ALSO AN AUTHORIZED PROVIDER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS FOR PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, AND CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS LICENSED IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SIX (6) HOURS OF CE CREDITS.

In order to receive continuing education credits, participants must:

attend each hour of the workshop (no late arrivals or early departures)

sign in and out of the workshop each day

complete a post-test and course evaluation

pay $30 by check or money order to PBTA (payable at any time during the workshop)

If all of these requirements are met, you will receive a continuing education certificate at the end of the workshop.